Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese Dipping Recipe
This vibrant Cranberry Salsa blends tart fresh cranberries, crisp Granny Smith apple, and zesty jalapeño with a touch of sweetness and tang. Perfectly balanced with apple cider vinegar and lime juice, it makes a delightful topping for cream cheese or a fresh dip served with crackers. This easy no-cook salsa is a festive and flavorful addition to any appetizer spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fresh Produce
- 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
- Juice of one lime
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add fresh cranberries, chopped Granny Smith apple, green onions, cilantro, diced jalapeño, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice.
- Pulse to Chop: Pulse the food processor a few times until the mixture is coarsely chopped, creating a chunky salsa texture.
- Season: Taste the salsa and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve: Spoon the cranberry salsa over softened cream cheese to create a flavorful dip, or serve alongside crackers as a festive appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the salsa’s spiciness.
- For a smoother texture, pulse longer in the food processor.
- This salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days for flavors to meld.
- Use gluten-free crackers to make the appetizer gluten-free.
Keywords: cranberry salsa, holiday appetizer, cream cheese dip, fresh cranberry recipe, no-cook salsa
